Brazil’s new critical minerals law strengthens state oversight of strategic mineral assets while keeping the sector open to foreign investment. The policy prioritises local processing, value creation and supply-chain security, with CIMCE gaining powers to review key transactions. Its impact on investment will depend on how transparently and predictably these new powers are implemented.

Argentina’s mining exports rose 74.4% to US$4.742 billion in early 2026, led by gold, silver and rapidly expanding lithium production. The next challenge is to turn this growth into an integrated Andean mining platform through better infrastructure, Pacific access and cross-border cooperation.

27 August 2026, London (The Net-Zero Circle by IN-VR) — Morocco's OCP Group and CHS Inc., the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the US, have announced a joint venture to build a $450 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana, the first facility of its kind constructed in the United States since 1984. With a capacity of over 1 million tons per year, the project aims to cut US reliance on imports, which currently cover roughly 40% of the nation's phosphate fertilizer needs.

Argentina’s RIGI framework is making large-scale critical-minerals projects more investable and predictable. Copper now represents the largest share of approved mining investment, while lithium remains a major growth opportunity. The wider opportunity includes energy, infrastructure, processing, technology, finance, logistics and other services.

Argentina Metals Corp's debut on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: VLLC) is the first time an Andean junior mining company has completed the institutional journey from a Mendoza copper project to public markets in Toronto. The listing is the first proof point of the model The Andean Bridge has now been formalised to scale across Argentina, Chile, Peru and Bolivia.

In this exclusive interview, Genneia — Argentina's leading renewable energy company — shares how it is positioning itself as a strategic partner for the fast-growing mining sector. With over 1,580 MW of installed renewable capacity and customised solutions combining solar, wind, and storage, the company is accelerating Argentina's energy transition while enabling more sustainable and competitive mining operations. Gustavo Castagnino underscores the critical role of public-private collaboration, infrastructure investment, and long-term planning in converging clean energy with regional mining growth.